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November 25, 2009
Taylor Concrete and Pumping building razed by fire
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Fire officials say a building belonging to Taylor Concrete and Pumping was completely destroyed along with two ready-mixed trucks and a front-end loader during a weekend fire.
When firefighters arrived, the front office area was belching flames and they called in a tow truck to save nearby vehicles. Cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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